Mk I* sight and action closed.
(photos
courtesy Jean Plamondon, Military
Guns Photo Gallery)
Bolt open on a Mk I*
Mk II**, the last of the conversion rifles.
When the need arose
for additional arms, Sniders were scratch built.
These latter
rifles are MK IIIs and have a positive locking latch
and barrels
marked "STEEL"
From a Type II British Enfield Snider
From a Type II "Dominion of Canada" marked rifle
Page built September 1, 1999
Revised October 5, 1999